Europe and Middle East

Exclusive guide to the best holiday destinations in Europe and Middle East. independent reviews from award-winning travel writers

Michael Edwards samples the Bernina Express, one of Europe’s legendary rail journeys from Italy to Switzerland. Bernina Experience Open Carriage

Travelling the Bernina Express. Legendary Alpine train from Italy to Switzerland

The Bernina Express, a spectacular 75 miles of Alpine scenery from Tirano in Italy to Chur in Switzerland, is one of the World’s Great Railway Journeys. Michael Edwards steps aboard this spectacular ride.

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Lazeez Lebanese Tapas. Discover authentic and delicious Lebanese fare.

Lazeez Tapas within touching distance of Selfridges in Mayfair has been quietly establishing a name for itself since it opened over four years ago.

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Join Michael Edwards take you on an unforgettable tour of fancy London with his Insider Guide to Belgravia

Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel. In Belgravia, London’s most glamourous neighbourhood.

Whilst London’s urban sprawl screams ever outwards there is green-tinged tranquillity at its heart. Everyday Belgravia looks more like a Victorian or Edwardian village, a nostalgic glimpse of the past but also an optimistic take on the future.

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Solange Berchemin reviews the Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa in Keswick in the Lake District.

Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa. Beautiful lakeside lodging.

The oak-panelled reception with its magnificent bouquets is truly beautiful. It leads to a grand staircase, lounges with open fireplaces, oil paintings, and hunting trophies hanging from the walls.

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Touring Brittany by Motorhome

The best of Touring Brittany by Motorhome

Andy Mossack swaps his usual luxury hotel for a new Bailey Advance 74-2 motorhome as he goes touring Brittany by motorhome.

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Andy Mossack reviews the pop up Field Restaurant in trendy London Fields

The Field Restaurant. Vegetarian has never tasted so good.

The Field restaurant is not simply box ticking to starved stereotypes. On the contrary. It’s properly researched lovingly-crafted food using quality ingredients with imagination, creativity and shed loads of flair.

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